Re-entry Transition Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for the daily operations of the Rockland County Jail Re-entry Program. Provide Case Management for persons in the Rockland County Jail and post-release that is person-centered in alignment with the necessities of their return home from Correctional Facilities. Assist persons to increase stabilization, pro-social skills and supports and to connect participants to necessary community resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

General

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 3 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bilingual preferred
• A valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to travel locally and regionally for trainings

Job Specific

• CASAC preferred
• Interactive Journaling Facilitator

(may be completed after hire)

• Understanding of NIC’s Transition from Prison to Community Model
• Experience assisting formerly incarcerated persons
• Ability to communicate with Behavioral Health providers, County and Correctional Agencies specifically the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Probation, Rockland County Court system, Community based providers
• Must be person-centered and passionate; able to build relationships, provide positive reinforcement and empowerment
• Maintain a creative, flexible, non-judgmental approach
• Strong ability to set boundaries and clear expectations
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Efficient with time management and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Required to disclose associations and/or family members currently incarcerated or under any type of Community Supervision in NYS
• Satisfactory background check required

Job Specific

• Interactive Journaling
• Attend all training as required
• Re-entry specific training as directed
• As Requested by Employee or Directed by Immediate Supervisor

Note: Training may require pre-approval of Executive Director or designee.

Performance & Quality Improvement

General

• Maintain confidentiality for all persons served in all situations
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, including and not limited to: correspondence, calendars, notes, and messages

Job Specific

• Keeps stringent case file documentation and group attendance records
• Complies with all reporting in a timely manner
• Maintains all data generated and shares with PQI staff as needed.
• When working with outside entities, controls amount of information provided

Duties & Responsibilities:

General

• All responsibilities for this position should be carried out with the Mission and Goals of the Agency in mind; including interactions with people who come to us for assistance, members of the public, representatives from other agencies and county offices, as well as with co-workers
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects Agency operations by keeping information confidential and secured
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Adheres to all Agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to corporate compliance, personnel and fiscal policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains a strong attention to detail, ensuring work is accurate and complete, and adheres to all established deadlines
• Effectively and professionally interacts with all levels of associates
• Excellent interpersonal, active listening, observation, analytical, problem-recognition and problem-solving skills

Job Specific

• Advocate for persons we serve as appropriate
• Reduce stigma for persons served in our community
• Communicate with Behavioral Health providers, vocational, educational providers, County and Correctional Agencies specifically the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and other community providers
• Engages and empowers participants towards pro-social supports and person-centered goals
• Provides case-managed services to individuals for successful community Re-entry of those released from Rockland County Jail to meet stabilization and criminogenic needs
• Provides case-managed services to persons in Rockland County Jail Re-entry program
• Processes referrals and manages all case file documentation
• Field visits with participants for engagement and case conferencing
• Responsible for procedures from pre-release through release and beyond
• Completes Re-entry Intake/Screening/Assessments
• Chairs Conflict-Free Case Conferencing to develop person-centered service and treatment plans
• Facilitates Interactive Journaling and maintains group attendance records and documentation
• Attends Re-entry Task Force meetings
• Responsible for duties and tasks associated with Group meetings
• Maintain communication with Rockland County Department of Mental Health
• Attends other workgroups, collaborative meetings and case conferences at supervisors request
• Additional duties and responsibilities per Supervisor as needed